The week of March 11-16, Children’s Way will be affected by additional utility work. A portion of Children’s Way will be closed 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.
Things to know:
- A section of Children’s Way between 24th Avenue South and the Children’s Way entrance of the West Garage will be closed from March 11-16.
- On weekdays (March 11-15) work will occur 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. — outside of peak traffic hours.
- During peak traffic hours (6-9 a.m. and 3-6 p.m.), one lane of Children’s Way will open to westbound traffic.
- On Saturday, March 16, work will be from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., if needed.
Pedestrians
For the duration of the project (March 11-16)
- Pedestrians should use the south sidewalk along Children’s Way between 24th and 25th Avenues South.
- Consult the pedestrian, bicycle maps for the latest routes in the area.
Vehicles
March 11-16
- Children’s Way will be closed from 24th Avenue South to the entrance of the West Garage.
- The Children’s Way entrance to the West Garage will not be accessible from 24th Avenue between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on March 11-15. Parkers should use the 24th Avenue entrance to the West Garage during this time.
- Work will take place daily between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.; one lane of the section of Children’s Way will be open to westbound traffic outside of these work hours.
- The Children’s Way entrance to the West Garage will not be accessible from 24th Avenue between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. on March 16. Parkers should use the 24th Avenue entrance to the West Garage during this time.
West Garage
March 11-16
- The West Garage entrance/exit on Children’s Way will be open; commuters should access from Blakemore Avenue to Natchez Trace to Children’s Way from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 7 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday.
Alternate routes are established around the construction sites. If you are in the area, please watch for signs, follow the guidance of flaggers and security personnel, and plan for delays.
Information about the project is on the Central Utilities Initiative website and updates on the timeline are posted regularly. With questions or comments about any construction on campus, please email Campus Planning and Construction.
If you need help planning your route to campus or have transportation-related questions, please email MoveVU@Vanderbilt.edu.
